China Plans Launch of Artificial Moon
中国计划发射人造月亮
Plans are reportedly underway for the launch of an artificial moon in Chengdu, one of China’s largest cities. The goal of the illumination satellite is to replace streetlights and save on electricity. Officials say the satellite will be eight times as bright as the moon but suggest that the “dusk-like glow” will not be bright enough to disrupt nocturnal animals. The city hopes to launch the satellite in 2020.
据报道,中国最大的城市之一成都正打算发射一颗人造月亮。这颗照明卫星的目的是替代街灯,节省电力。官员表示这颗卫星的亮度是月亮的八倍,但其“黄昏样的光芒”又不至于扰乱夜行动物的作息。成都希望在2020年发射该卫星。
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